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Cruet set stand

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1830

GUSN

GUSN-180111

Description

Cruet set consisting of four bottles in blown, clear glass on a shallow metal stand. Stand, silver-plate over copper. Rectangular base with rounded edges and shallow sides, decorated with pressed band of wary ribbing. Vertical metal frame holds four bottles with finger grip at top. Four ball feet on bottom corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
glass (material)
silver (metal)
copper (metal)
Stand, Serving
Stand, Cruet
Stand, Cruet

Maker

Sheffield (Maker)

Dimensions

7 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.594.1

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